What does Cephalothin treat? Understanding this first-generation cephalosporin
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As one of the first cephalosporin antibiotics to be marketed in the 1960s, cephalothin (Keflin) was a pioneering treatment for a variety of bacterial infections. Though less commonly used today due to the availability of newer agents, understanding what does cephalothin treat remains relevant, particularly in specific clinical contexts like surgical prophylaxis. This parenteral, first-generation antibiotic targets susceptible Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria by disrupting their cell wall synthesis.
